IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 – The Teenage Revolution

The reasonably good weather allowed a full set of scheduled fixtures to be played over the long weekend together with a smattering of catch-up matches and there were a number of “upsets” to further confuse the situation on most of the competition tables.
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Sutherland Sharks had earned twelve of the eighteen points on offer last time they faced Sydney Olympic but on this occasion the Sharks had to settle for nine points from the encounter.
Blacktown Spartans went home with twelve points from their first round visit to Bonnyrigg White Eagles and this week the Spartans claimed another ten points from the clash.
Blacktown City claimed fourteen points when the last faced South Coast Wolves and City went one better this time around as they collected fifteen points from the fixture.
Manly United took eleven points from their first round fixture against Marconi Stallions and they added ten points to their tally when the met Marconi this week.
Sydney United 58 made off with all eighteen points when they met Rockdale City Suns in the first round but this week United had to be content with fifteen points from the six matches played.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers pocketed twelve points when they took on Central Coast Mariners last time around and they Tigers would have been pleased once again as they bagged eleven points this time.
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Sutherland Sharks started the day as the leaders on this table by a margin of nine points and they were up against Sydney Olympic who were in seventh position. The Sharks had claimed nine points from the first round encounter. The Sharks maintain both their leading position and their margin when they collected six points from the four match series this week, leaving Olympic at seventh.
In Round 6 catch-up action on Monday Sutherland Sharks were due to play Blacktown City but the results were not available at the time of writing.
When the first whistle for the day sounded Blacktown Spartans were in second place and they were facing Bonnyrigg White Eagles who were placed eighth. When they met last time the clubs shared the points at six apiece. The Spartans are still in second spot after they shared the points at six apiece with Bonnyrigg who have remained at eighth position.
Blacktown City came into this round in third position and their opponents were South Coast Wolves who were occupying tenth place on the table. Blacktown had taken eight of the first round points. This week Blacktown earned nine points from the encounter and that has kept them in third position while the Wolves are still tenth.
Before a ball was kicked on the day Manly United in fourth position and they were meeting were ninth placed Marconi Stallions. Manly earned eight of the points last time the clubs saw each other. However, Manly have slipped back to sixth after they earned seven points this week while the Stallions are still placed ninth.
Sydney United 58 arrived at this fixture in fifth place while Rockdale City Suns were in twelfth position. United had taken all twelve points when the clubs met in the first round. United climbed to fifth after they took nine points from the fixture and the Suns have remained at the foot of the ladder.
When the first match for the day kicked off APIA Leichhardt Tigers were in sixth place and Central Coast Mariners were eleventh. The Tigers had claimed all twelve of the first round points. The Tigers moved up to fourth thanks to the seven points they earned from this fixture and the points they added from their catch-up matches while the Mariners are still in eleventh place.
In catch-up action from Round 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers pocketed seven points from their matches against Sydney Olympic.
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Manly United came into this game three points clear at the top of the table and they were coming off a loss and a draw after winning their previous ten matches while Marconi Stallions were in ninth place and they had lost three of their last four outings. Manly had taken the first round points with a 6-0 result and they completed the double this week with a 4-1 result that has kept them at the top of the table and extended their lead to four points while the Stallions are still in ninth position. The goals for Manly came from J. Trzecinski, H. McCarthy, A. Gurd and V. Hudy
Blacktown City were in second place when this game kicked off and they were unbeaten while South Coast Wolves were in fourth position after winning four of their last four games. The first round points had gone to Blacktown thanks to a 2-1 win but the tables were turned this week when the Wolves posted a 2-1 result of their own after leading 1-0 at the break. The Wolves’ goals came from A. Masciovecchio and P. Cancar while D. Zahra found the net for Blacktown. This has forced Blacktown back to third place and left the Wolves at fourth.
In Round 6 catch-up action on Monday Sutherland Sharks were due to play against Blacktown City but the result was not available at the time of writing.
Blacktown Spartans started the day in third position after they had strung together a run of nine matches without loss while Bonnyrigg White Eagles were eighth and they had lost two of their last three games. The Spartans were 2-1 winners in the first round and they completed the double this time with a 2-0 result thanks to a double strike in the second half from J. Carluccio. That has allowed the Spartans to climb into second place and left Bonnyrigg at eighth.
Sydney United 58 came into this match in fifth position were 3-0 winners when they last saw Rockdale City Suns who started the day in tenth place. While United claimed the points once again, this time with a 2-0 result thanks to goals from G. Antonis and M. Marcic, they have slipped back to sixth due to results elsewhere while the Suns are still tenth.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers started the day in sixth place and they had taken the first round points with a 5-1 result while Central Coast Mariners were in twelfth place. It was a lot closer this time around but the Tigers were able to complete the double with a 1-0 result with the winning goal coming in the second half. That result, when added to the points they gained from he catch-up match, has moved the Tigers up to fifth position and left the Mariners at the foot of the table.
In catch-up action from Round 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers produced a 1-0 win over Sydney Olympic.
Sutherland Sharks arrived at this match in seventh position and they had registered a 5-0 first round win over Sydney Olympic who started the day in eleventh place. It was a different story this week when the match between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw. The goals for the Sharks came from C. Talbot and A. Dennis and Olympic’s scorers were S. Browning 1and J. Jovanovski. Both teams remained where they were on the table.
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Sutherland Sharks began the day as the competition leaders and they had produced a 3-0 first round victory over Sydney Olympic who came into this game in fourth place. On this occasion the teams had to settle for a share of the spoils as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Scoring for the Sharks was K. Grozos and Olympic’s goal came from B. Rule. The Sharks have slipped back to second spot while Olympic are still fourth.
In Round 6 catch-up action on Monday Sutherland Sharks were due to play against Blacktown City but the result was not available at the time of writing.
Blacktown City arrived at this match in second place and South Coast Wolves were one point further back at third. The teams had battled out a 1-1 first round draw but this time City took all the points when they were 1-0 winners and that was enough to take them to the top spot on the ladder while the Wolves have tumbled back to sixth.
Manly United were in fifth place at kick-off time and Marconi Stallions were in eighth position. The first round clash ended in a 1-1 draw but this time Manly scooped up all the points with a 4-2 victory thanks to goals from B. Koop (2), K. Conna and S. Williams. Manly are now in third place and the Stallions are still eighth.
The Stallions also faced the thirteenth placed Football NSW Institute and Marconi posted a solid 6-2 result this time. Scoring the goals for the Stallions were C. Cuelho (3), R. Jordan (2) and S. Soh while J Casha and N. Pagden netted for the Institute. This result did not affect the position on the table of either team.
Sydney United 58 were in sixth place when this match kicked off and Rockdale City Suns were placed twelfth. A 2-1 win had given United the first round points and they were able to complete the double this week when they came up with a 5-0 result. The goal scorers were M. Moric (4) and P. Scibilio. That has pushed United up to fifth place and left the Suns at twelfth.
Blacktown Spartans were in seventh position when the first whistle sounded and Bonnyrigg White Eagles were eleventh. The Spartans had claimed the first round points with a 2-0 result and they completed the double when they were 2-1 winners this week. Bonnyrigg’s goal was scored by B. Dollin. Both teams have stayed where they were on the table.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers arrived at this match in ninth place and Central Coast Mariners were tenth with seven points separating the teams. The Tigers were 2-0 winners in the first round and there was more of the same this week when they claimed the points again, this time with a 3-1 scoreline. The scorers for the Tigers were J. Wiley (2) and B. Stelling. Both teams retained their places on the table.
In catch-up action from Round 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers and Sydney Olympic fought out a scoreless draw.
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Coming into this game, Sutherland Sharks were leading the way on the table on goal difference and Sydney Olympic were right behind them in second place. The first round points had gone to Olympic with a 1-0 result but the account was squared this week when the Sharks posted a 1-0 victory thanks to a first half goal from C. Buswell. That has left the Sharks at the top of the table.
In catch-up action from Round 11 Sydney Olympic produced a 2-0 win over APIA Leichhardt Tigers and that has ensured that Olympic remained in second spot.
In Round 6 catch-up action on Monday Sutherland Sharks were due to play against Blacktown City but the result was not available at the time of writing.
Bonnyrigg White Eagles started the day in third position while Blacktown Spartans were four points further back at fourth. The first round points had gone to Bonnyrigg when they were 2-0 winners and they completed the double this week with A. Sherif providing a goal in each half. Bonnyrigg are still third and the Spartans have dropped back to fifth.
Central Coast Mariners arrived at this match in fifth place and APIA Leichhardt Tigers were placed ninth. The Tigers had claimed the first round points with a win by the odd goal in seven but this week the teams shared the points when their match finished in a 1-1 draw. The goal for the Tigers was scored by A. Taouil. The Mariners are now in fourth position and the Tigers are tenth
When this match kicked off Sydney United 58 were in seventh place and Rockdale City Suns were eleventh. United had grabbed the first round points with a 1-0 win but it was a very different story this time as the Suns registered a 1-0 victory thanks to a second half goal from J. Stojanovski. United have slipped back to eighth and the Suns are now in ninth position.
Placed eighth when this match began, Blacktown City had taken the first round points with a 3-2 win over South Coast Wolves who were in thirteenth position. City claimed the points again this week when they were 5-1 winners after leading 2-0 at the break. City have moved up to seventh and the Wolves are still at the foot of the table.
Manly United were in tenth place at kick-off time and Marconi Stallions were five points further back in twelfth position. Manly had shaded the Stallions with a 3-2 result in the first round clash but this time the teams had to share the points after they battled out a scoreless draw. That has forced Manly back to eleventh and Marconi are still twelfth.
The Stallions also faced the sixth placed Football NSW Institute in a match which ended in a 1-1 draw. The goal for the Stallions came from N. Fitzgerald while S. Hamilton netted for the Institute.
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Bonnyrigg White Eagles had a lead of four points at the top of the table when this match kicked off and Blacktown Spartans were in sixth place. Bonnyrigg were 3-1 winners last time the teams met and that trend continued when the White Eagles produced a 2-1 victory. The goal for the Spartans was scored by L. De Leo. Bonnyrigg are still leading the way on the ladder and the Spartans have slipped back to seventh.
Sutherland Sharks came into this match in second spot and Sydney Olympic were in eighth place. The Sharks were 2-0 winners in the first round clash but on this occasion the teams shared the points after they fought it out for a 2-2 draw. The goals for the Sharks were scored by T. Papa 1 and L. Kizi while N. Cook and G. Antoniou found the net for Olympic. That result has pushed Sutherland back to fifth place and kept Olympic at eighth.
In Round 6 catch-up action on Monday Sutherland Sharks were due to play against Blacktown City but the result was not available at the time of writing.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers were in third place when the first whistle sounded and Central Coast Mariners were placed ninth. The first round points went to the Tigers when they were 3-0 winners but it was quite a different story this week when the Mariners came up with a 4-3 victory. The Tigers have held onto third place and the Mariners are still ninth.
In catch-up action from Round 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers produced a 2-1 win over Sydney Olympic.  The Tigers’ goals were scored by B. Paikin and M. Del Vecchio while J. Caragher scored for Olympic.
Placed fourth when this match started, Sydney United 58 came up with a 2-0 first round win over Rockdale City Suns who were in twelfth place. History repeated when United once again posted a 2-0 victory this week thanks to strikes from J. Borromeo and J. Temelkovski. Both teams have remained where they were on the table.
Marconi Stallions came into this game in fifth place and Manly United were eleventh. The teams had battled out a 1-1 first round draw but the Stallions bagged all the points this time with a 2-0 result thanks to second half goals from G. Cleur and G. Panayi. Manly have remained at eleventh as a result.
The Stallions also faced the tenth placed Football NSW Institute and they recorded a 2-1 result in that match with their goals coming from F. Sanjar Khani and G. Panayi while the Institute’s goal was provided by K. Cimenti. Those wins have allowed the Stallions to move up to second place.
Blacktown City arrived at this game in sixth spot and South Coast Wolves were in thirteenth position. The teams had fought out a scoreless draw when they met in the first round but Blacktown claimed the full ration of points this week with a very solid 7-0 result. The goals for the winners came from C. Poulos (2), K. Baccus (2), Y. Al-taay (2) and J. Pandazopoulos. Both teams remained where they were on the table.
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Sydney Olympic arrived at this match as the competition leaders while Sutherland Sharks were placed sixth. The first round points had been claimed by Olympic when they produced a 5-1 result and they completed the double this week with a 3-0 victory. Their goals were scored by M. Trajkovski (2) and L. Roberts. Olympic are still leading the way but the Sharks have slipped back to seventh.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers started the day in second place while Central Coast Mariners were six points further back at fifth. The Mariners had taken the first round points with a 4-1 win but that was reversed this time when the Tigers came up with a 4-1 result of their own. Scoring the goals for the Tigers were H. Griffin-Colls, G. Blackwood, A. Piliotis and L. Scott. That has left both teams where they were on the ladder.
Blacktown City kicked off this game in third place while South Coast Wolves were ninth. City had recorded a 6-2 win when the teams met in the first round and they went on with the job this week when they came up with a 4-0 result. Blacktown have retained third place but the Wolves have tumbled back to eleventh.
Rockdale City Suns came into this match in seventh spot and Sydney United 58 were placed ninth. United were 3-2 winners last time the teams saw each other and they completed the double with a 1-0 win this week thanks to a second half strike from A. Keskin. The Suns have tumbled back to tenth while United have zoomed up to sixth.
Blacktown Spartans were placed eighth at kick-off time and Bonnyrigg White Eagles were in twelfth position. The first round points went to the Spartans thanks to a 1-0 win but this time the teams shared the points after the fought out a scoreless draw. That has pushed the Spartans back to ninth and left Bonnyrigg at twelfth.
When this game started Manly United were in eleventh position and Marconi Stallions were thirteenth. Manly had bagged the points last time with a 1-0 result and they completed the double with a 2-0 victory this week. They have climbed up to seventh spot as a result.
The Stallions also faced the fourth placed Football NSW Institute who produced a 2-0 win thanks to goals from D. Maskin and Z. Speth
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Blacktown Spartans started this game as the competition leaders on goal difference while Bonnyrigg White Eagles were in thirteenth position. The Spartans claimed the first round points with a 2-0 win and they continued that trend with a 3-1 victory this week. The goals for the Spartans came from C. Adinkwuye, S. Ceza and C. Evans while S. Cevriz netted for the White Eagles. Despite the win, the Spartans have slipped back to second place on goal difference and Bonnyrigg are still at the foot of the table.
Sydney Olympic were in second place at kick-off time and Sutherland Sharks were eleventh. The Sharks had claimed the first round points with a 2-1 win but the account was squared when Olympic produced a 4-0 result after leading 2-0 at the interval. That was enough to take Olympic to the top spot on goal difference and the Sharks have stayed where they were.
Blacktown City arrived at this game in third place and South Coast Wolves were placed tenth. City shaded the Wolves with a 3-2 scoreline last time they met and they completed the double this week with a 2-0 win thanks to strikes from M. Cubrilo and E. Montford. However, Blacktown have slipped back to fourth place and the Wolves are still tenth.
When the first whistle sounded Manly United were in fifth position and Marconi Stallions were sitting in seventh spot. The Stallions had snatched the points last time the teams saw each other with a 5-4 result and they repeated that effort this week with a 3-2 victory. The goals for the Stallions came from J. Fulton (2) and M. Duarte while S. Wilson and S. Berti found the net for Manly who have slipped back to sixth.
The Stallions also met the eighth placed Football NSW Institute and they came up with a 2-0 victory. The result of these two wins is that Marconi have moved up the table and they are now in third place.
Sydney United 58 began the day in fourth place and Rockdale City Suns were twelfth. United had edged out the Suns with a 3-2 first round win and they completed the double with another close result, this one a 2-1 win. United’s goals were scored by A. Voloder and A. Razov. United have fallen back to fifth place despite that win and the Suns are still twelfth.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers came into this match in sixth spot and Central Coast Mariners were placed ninth. Last time they met, the Mariners took the points with a 3-0 scoreline but it was a bit different this week when their match ended in a scoreless draw. Both teams remained exactly where they were on the table.
-By Barry Davis